By Emily Parker
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Weather warnings have been extended across the UK as the Met Office warns additional areas are likely to be hit with strong winds over the weekend. The Met Office has warned wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected to hit the UK over the weekend, with potential for gusts of up to 80 mph possible in exposed spots. A yellow weather warning for wind comes into force at 8pm on Sunday (September 14). The warning lasts for 22 hours until 6pm on Monday. On Friday the warning was updated and will now cover the whole of Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and parts of northeast England, as well as southern England and Wales. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here Forecasters are warning strong gusts could cause some disruption to drivers and passengers on public transport, while power could also be affected. Coastal areas are also expected to be affected to be affected by spray and large waves, and pedestrians along coastal routes are advised to take additional care. Paul Gundersen, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “We have been monitoring a deepening area of low-pressure over the North Atlantic that might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday. He added: “At present, a named storm is unlikely.” East Midlands East of England London & South East England North East England North West England South West England Wales West Midlands Yorkshire & Humber Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE
